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Cybersecurity

Move beyond SMS codes for safer sign-ins

Multi-factor authentication, often shortened to MFA, asks for another check when someone signs in. It helps stop a stolen password from becoming...
Jake February 23, 2026 4 min read
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Cloud

The Daily Cloud Checkup: A Simple 15-Minute Routine to Prevent Misconfiguration and Data Leaks

Moving to the cloud offers incredible flexibility and speed, but it also introduces new responsibilities for your team. Cloud security is not...
Jake February 17, 2026 5 min read
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AI

The deepfake CEO scam and how to verify urgent calls

A caller sounds like the owner of the business and asks for an urgent payment. They know the supplier's name, say the...
Jake February 15, 2026 4 min read
Securing the ‘Third Place’ Office: Policy Guidelines for Employees Working from Coffee Shops and Coworking Spaces — JCPIT Support
Cybersecurity

Securing the ‘Third Place’ Office: Policy Guidelines for Employees Working from Coffee Shops and Coworking Spaces

The modern office extends far beyond traditional cubicles or open-plan spaces. Since the concept of remote work became popularized in the COVID...
Jake February 10, 2026 6 min read
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AI

AI’s Hidden Cost: How to Audit Your Microsoft 365 Copilot Usage to Avoid Massive Licensing Waste

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has taken the business world by storm, pushing organisations of all sizes to adopt new tools that boost efficiency...
Jake February 5, 2026 6 min read
The Smarter Way to Vet Your SaaS Integrations
IT Management

The Smarter Way to Vet Your SaaS Integrations

Your business runs on a SaaS (software-as-a-service) application stack, and you learn about a new SaaS tool that promises to boost productivity...
Jake January 30, 2026 6 min read
How to Use Conditional Access to Grant and Revoke Contractor Access in 60 Minutes
IT Management

How to Use Sign-in Rules to Grant and Revoke Contractor Access in 60 Minutes

Managing contractor logins can be a real headache. You need to grant access quickly so work can begin, but that often means...
Jake January 25, 2026 6 min read
How to Implement Zero Trust for Your Office Guest Wi-Fi Network
Cybersecurity

How to secure your office guest Wi-Fi

Connect a phone to your guest Wi-Fi and try to open a shared printer or the router settings. If either one responds,...
Jake January 20, 2026 3 min read
6 Ways to Prevent Leaking Private Data Through Public AI Tools
AI

Six ways to prevent private data leaking through public AI tools

AI tools can help draft an email, summarise public information or turn notes into a first draft. They can also receive far...
Jake January 15, 2026 4 min read
5 Ways to Implement Secure IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) in Your Small Business
IT Management

5 Ways to Implement Secure IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) in Your Small Business

Even the most powerful IT hardware today will eventually become outdated or faulty and will need to be retired. However, these retired...
Jake January 10, 2026 5 min read